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Clinton News-Record, 1977-09-08, Page 3.Love letters lure lady WidneW It took two years worth of writing paper and stamps until Howard Johns finally wooed "the love of his life", Anna Lee away from her work in California to come backtoTuckersmith Township to be his bride. The year was 1927 when the newlyweds settled on the farm of Howard's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira 'Johns, and now, 50 years later the couple are remembering their past with a golden weddipg anniversary. Howard met Anna in August 1925 when she travelled from her home in Sault Ste. Marie .te attend the Old Boys Reunion in • Clinton and to visit the Livingston Homestead at 'RR 2, Seaforth, the ' original hom,e of her mother. Anna was on her way to California as a secretary- ' companion to an elderly lady when she Stopped in Clinton. While Anna was in California, Howard was preparing for his future, "I was farming, and getting ready and then I wrote and asked her to marry me," he recalled. Anna didn't hesitate and the young groom and bride were married under an, arch of evergreens, banked with ferns and late summer flowers at the home of Mrs. Thomas Livingston, on September 10. The bride looked lovely in a bouffet * frock of white satin with French lace and carried a bouquet of premier roses. Rev. Bryon Snell of Londesboro was in charge of the small house wedding. After a honeymoon to Northern Ontario, the newlyweds settled into married life. Anna noted that she first started out with tables and chairs, a cook stove and a packing case. There was no other furniture in the house. With a family of four, Gordon, Mrs. pyd (Eleanor) Reibling Baden and rs. Anson (Evelyn) McKinley, the Johns lived through the depression years, World War 11, and the age of hydro. "Getting lights was wonderful," ex- , Huron ed . , OOOO •• •ontinued from page 1 said people in other areas of the county .could look at the report and offer their own conclusions pointing out that much,and two great grandchildren and the of what was discovered in the Exeter family of schools could be extrapolated for schools in the north of Huron. John Cochrane, director of education, told the board that the senior executive administrators hoped to take a good look at the evaluation with the intention of offering the board methods of im- Oementing recommendations contained north I'll tag along." in it. He said he would eventually like to For Anna this won't be too great of a see copies of the report go to all sacrifice for the Johns have been professionals in the system for a broader travelling together on the same path for opinion of education in Huron. the past 50 years. • plained Howard. The Johns got their hydro 28 years ago, "Then we got modern conveniences in tbe house." The depression years are also a recollection that remains vivid in the minds of the family: "We always had lots to eat, even if it were porridge and apple butter," said Howard. "t thought I'd never look at rm-ridge ;again," remarked daughter Evelyn. Anna explained that these hard times are alright as long as you have your family areund. The Johns have alwayg been family oriented and Howard still works with his son Stanley in farming. Stanley lives across the road from his parents in the home that Howard and his parents lived. The family connections were also evident on Sunday when some 200 guests gathered at Stanley's home to honor the Johns on their 50th anniversary. "It was worse yesterday (SUnday) than the day we were married," laughed Anna, but it was an enjoyable occassion to see many old friends and relatives. , Many changes that have occured during the time of the Johns. The old Turner's Church is now gone, where the Johns faithfully went each Sunday and Anna taught Sunday School classeg. The old No. 6 and No. 4 public schools are new extinct, where the Johns chilthen went to school, and Howard served as a school trustee for the township for some 12 years. The days are gone when Howard dreamed of owning tractor and he now has four. Anna no longer has to worry about carrying watev from the old spring that has run for the past 100 years on the farm. Yet, like the floWing spring some things remain a part of the Johns present life. Anna still bakes her own bread every two weeks, instead of twice every week as in the old days. She still cans and preserves her own fruits and quilts and hooks rugs. Howard, although he considers himself "semi -retired" still takes an active part in the work on the farm and still has the final co, There is also a future for the John. Already they have many grandchildren couple are always going and planning new trips. •Although Anna says she would like to go to Florida, Howard says he vtrould like to visit Northern Canada, around Yellowknife. . .However the journey decision is not a difficult one for Anna said to Howard, "If you want to go up • Over 200 guests arrived at the home of Stanley Johns, RR 3, Seaforth, on Sunday to honour his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Johns on their 50th wed- ding anniversary. (News -Record photo) Hullett rejects Auburn park In a council meeting on Monday *evening, Hullett Township rejected a Portion of land that was laid out as parkland for new Auburn subdivision. According to the Ministry of Housing regulations, five percent of the land must be left as parkland, however Clerk Clare Vincent noted that the sub- division's scheduled area is "a bit of, rough land." Council decided that this land must either be cleared and levelled or a new portion must be chosen before they advise the MOH of its approval. In other business in Auburn, trustees from the village attended the meeting and asked council to join with East and West Wawanosh Townships to share the costs of new street lights in Auburn. Council agreed to cooperate with the other municipalities although no costs hav,e been estimated. Hullett has also been' working with East and West Wawanosh on a new dog bylaw. The bylaw, which was passed by Hullett council, says that no dogs are allowed to run at large and they can be disposed of immediately if found. The other townships will be considering the bylaw at their next meetings. Nona Pipe and Dora Shobbrook were . present at council to discuss a history /0 Fall never looked better And you'll never look or feel better than in Kitten Knits in the seasons latest styles and colours. Classic good looks and machine washability make K.itten .Knits the highlight of your wardrobe. Sweater 602 $30." Top 154 Pant 156 130.00 OPEN WEDNESDAYS HOURS: a.m. t0.6 p.m. Monday to Saturday PLUS 'FRIDAY NIGHTS TILL p.m. 91010tEIS SQUARE' r ,STAN JONES Blouse 171 $29." Jump Suit 163 $65.00 SHOPPE UMITFD .1 project being put together by the Lon- desboro Women's Institute. The project will include the gathering and publishing information on the history of the area. However, the ladies require some financial assistance and council ap- pointed Councillor John Jewitt and Clerk Vincent to the task of helping the ladies with the project. Two courts of revision were held at council and tenders are now being ad- vertised for on the Garrett-Shobbrook and Forbes drain. Also in the discussion on drains, Clerk Vincent noted that the council has run out of money for drain loan applications. Now that their quota is used up, they have no idea where future money will come from. In other council business, a piece of Londesboro property owned by Jim McEwinR will be bought by HUTIeft for road allowance. Council is also planning to do some road work on Concession 2. Originally the money that will be used on the road was to be put towards the building of a new shed. Despite the fact that the land was mught, plans made, and approval given, he building of the shed has been shelved Dr this year due to lack of funds. CLINTON Ni*S-RECORD, THUIRS6AY, SEPTEMDER 8 'OM—PAW TuckersmittA—Foundatit;n' A proposal to designate the Van Egmond house for historical preser- vation met with Tuckersmith council's approvalTuesday night, but they refused to pay the slight costs involved. Saying he felt restoring the Egmon- dville home was "a waste of money", councillor Robert Drummond said the Van Egmond Foundation should pay the designation costs, instead of council. Drummond's remark carne after Foundation members Paul Carroll and ,Gtadys Van Egmond explained the importance of designating the site. Carroll said Ontario Heritage Foun- dation funding for continued restoration of the home would only be available if the site wa officially set aslde f�r historical preservation. He said ' council could do this by authorizing the clerk to advertise the proposed designation in local newspapers. After a waiting period of thirty days to hear any objections, council could pass a by-law designating the site for preservation as an historic site. Councillor Frank Falconer endorsed the proposal and moved that council pay the costs of the advertisements. Councillor Drummond requested that the motion be amended to make the Van Egmond Foundation responsible for designation costs.- The motion was passed as amended with Reeve Erwin Sillery casting the deciding vote. In other business, council approved the hiring of Virginia Gil as a teacher at the Vanastra Day Care Centre. She is to be paid $3 per hour.' Two tenders were received for roofing of the Township shed. The tender. from J. Pwiciprc Pnof Maintenance of Elora for $2,64Q was accepted. # - A requat front Harvey Hammond for restitution for livestock injured by dogs was turned down. Hammond charried stray 'dogs injured one of his cattle on July 29, Council felt. there wasn't suf- ficient proof the injury to the animal had been caused by dogs. The resignation of Robert Wallace as livestock evaluator was accepted. Council moved to appoint, Ken Car- nochan to replace Wallace. OPP officers John Donatis and Glen Graham were present to ask council' for coniplaints and suggestions about police protection in the Township. Roads superiiitendatit Al Nicholson said a number of road signs hadeheen damaged recently, and metal culverts s stolen. The officers said such occurrences are difficult to police. Council had no other complaints. Six applications for the position of building inspector for the Township were received. Council will hold a special meeting next week to interview the applicants. A motion was passed supporting a proposal from the Township of Delhi that the Municipal Drainage Act should be amended to make repairs to drains eligible for subsidy. At present, only new drain construction qualifies for subsidy under the terms of the act. Building permits were ,approved for Gerald Heyink, new barn, liquid manure tank, and furnace room; W. Robert Wallace, addition to barn; Murray Bell, lean-to; Gary Freeman, porch; Lorne Carter, grainery and shed; Ray Consitt, addition to barn; Charles Chapman, alteration to existing building. Attendance sags...... continued from page 1 won a gallon of outside paint from Gravenstein apples. Brandon PRO Hardware and 3rd; Albert In the livestock section, Don Dearling Erb. of RR 1, Exeter was the only sheep Apart from the judging an excellent breeder to enter and he easily took a talent and fun show was held in the prize from Bainton's in Myth for holding arena on Saturday night before a the most points. Janet Postma of Varna standing room only crowd. Judy Savoy, rad the best 4-H dairy heifer and the from CFPL - TV London was M.C. and South Huron Veterinary Clinic gave she announced a draw for prizes on the awards to Janet Postma; 2nd, Jackie project sponsored by the Agricultural Brand; 3rd, Larry Westbrook. Society for the arena fund. The winners H. Daniel judged the poultry section were: 1st, Theda Charles, Flint, and the Huron County Pet Stock Michigan,a hind quarter of prime beef; Association donated awards to winners, 2nd, Mrs. D. Westlake, Bayfield a 10-15 J.B. Mills, J. Mayhew, Tim Mayhew and pounf of ham; 3rd, Mrs. Maude Weston, Emery Baechler. Bayfield a15 pound turkey. In the heavy horse division Arnold The winners of the draw sponsored by Young won in the four horse hitch and the Ladies' Section were: 1st, Eric Earl, received a 50 pound bag of Herbageum Bayfield a quilt and. 2nd, Margaret donated by Richard Lobb, 2nd, Robert Willock, Bayfield, a blanket. Tindall in the open class Tom Penhale The fair ended with a successful dance won a year's subscription to the Clinton in the arena on Saturday evening. News -Record; 2nd, Arnold Young, who KNOCK or FURNIT • APPLIANCES CARPETING t PRICES as A. ;6 TAKE A BEATING GODERICH AREN Monday, September 12 -7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Wedhesday,-September 13, 14, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. -FREE DELIVERY °N MAj°R ITEMS SUPER SPECIAL PRICES Furniture World has made a special purchase for this special sale. 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